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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.87, 4,402.95 and 2,010.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.87, 4,402.95 and 2,010.11 is: 3,013.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.87 : 4,402.95 = 2,010.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.87/4,402.95 = 2,010.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.87x = 4,402.95 × 2,010.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.87x = 8,850,413.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,850,413.82/2,936.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.55

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